Industry news
News relating to the private rented sector from both England and Wales, affecting landlords.
Ministers Need to Reverse Failed Policies as Rental Supply Crisis Worsens
Our response to data published by Rightmove show the average number of people inquiring about each available home to rent has increased by 25.
What next for energy efficiency in the PRS?
With plans that would see landlords pay up to £10,000 per property for energy efficiency improvements now axed by the Prime Minister, what can we expect to see next? Founder and Managing Director of Safe2 James Kent, now part of the NRLA, shares his thoughts on what the future holds.
Minister guarantees that court wait times will decrease when Section 21 ends
The Housing Minister Rachel Maclean has pledged to "guarantee" that landlords will be able to take back possession of rental properties more swiftly through the courts as a result of forthcoming reforms to the rental market.
Private Rented Sector Vital to Providing Homes the Country Needs says Gove
A thriving private rented sector is vital to ensuring an effective housing market, the Housing Secretary has told the Conservative Party Conference.
Listen to the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords
In the latest episode of NRLA podcast Listen Up Landlords, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco discuss the issue of pet friendly lets, and look ahead to Party Conference season, and the work the NRLA will be doing to represent landlords.
NRLA at the Conservative Party Conference
The NRLA is heading to the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester this weekend, where we will be championing the voice of landlords and setting out our bold vision for the future of the private rented sector (PRS).
NRLA insights on net zero speech secure blanket media coverage
Following the PM's net zero speech on 20 September, the NRLA's response to the announcement was covered widely by UK national, trade and local press.
Blog: Energy efficiency plans scrapped – but for how long?
NRLA deputy campaigns director Meera Chindooroy examines Rishi Sunak’s announcement that plans to introduce a minimum energy efficiency rating of C for privately rented homes have been axed, looking at what it means for landlords, and what happens next.
NRLA Landlord Conference 2023: A month to go
Tickets are selling fast for the NRLA’s national Landlord Conference, which gets underway in Birmingham in a month’s time. Housing Secretary Michael Gove MP will directly address delegates as he takes to the stage as the keynote speaker at the conference, which will be hosted by award-winning journalist and newsreader, Clive Myrie.
Sunak axes energy efficiency plans for rented homes
Plans which would see landlords pay up to £10,000 per property for energy efficiency improvements have been axed by the Prime Minister.
